Political Parties Exercises

Below are links that you will need to complete the unit on Political Parties and Elections:

Political Parties Platform


Tea Party Upsets
Katie Couric on the CT Senate Race



Political Parties PowerPoint (from class)

Advice to Candidates

Due Wednesday 9/15

What advice would you give to either Linda McMahon (R), Richard Blumenthal (D), or Brian Hill (I), as he/she campaigns for a CT Senate seat (other than "Quit" if you don't like one). Google them. Check out their campaign sites for their views on issues. We will be examining the candidates, as well as the whole election process, over the next few weeks.

First Response

Please respond to the following in a few paragraphs, making sure you clearly identify an issue and provide examples or reasons for your response to get full credit. You response is due by Friday evening.

What do you feel is the most important issue facing Americans today?

Some recent polls.

The Gulf Oil Spill and BP

How should the government deal with BP and the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?

Spill Drags On
Effects of Spill

Responses due by Friday am.

Memorial Day @ Arlington National Cemetary

V.P Biden & Mrs. Biden Attend Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Memorial Day

How do you think about veterans on Memorial Day? What does the day mean to you?

Due Friday am.

Who would you nominate?

If you could nominate any living individual to the Supreme Court, who would it be and why? Due Monday by 2:00pm.

Immigration

How should the US deal with the issue of immigration? What changes would you make to US policy and why? Be sure to use specific evidence from the articles and video clips in support of your answer.

Responses are due by Friday AM.